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Are their any types of worms dogs can spread to humans?

I am broke and trying to figure out the neccarry treatments for my dog. (ie-rabies vaccine, flea & tick treatments & worm meds). This dog was forced on me against my will. I like him, but if I can't afford to see a doctor, I can't afford to take him to the vet.

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1. Yes there are worms that can be spread from their feces to you. If you do not like the dog why do you keep it/ Take it to a rescue shelter. Dogs need to have rabies shots and the other stuff mentioned, because rabies can be spread by pther animals and you don't want fleas in your house. Amendment: Ok I see that you like the dog but you were stating that it was forced upon you. I have two dogs and it costs about $100 a year for the vet bills. The I spend about $100 a year on the flea and tick preventive. I get creaped out by the thought of fleas in my house. Also we have bats in our area and they carry rabies. My brother does not take his dogs to the vet. He has to use that stuff you put on the neck for leas and ticks and it gets all over the furnature.
2. sure he needs vaccines , special food , & u should take care of his health always. there is a variety of worms & parasites a dog can transmit to human only if he has them in his body.
3. i think they can spread heart worms but i am not sure.♥
4. Yes, there are many parasites that dogs can pass to humans. Notice I said PARASITES. Not all are worms. Worms that can be passed to humans include roundworms and hookworms. Other parasites are things like Giardia (a single-celled organism), Coccidia (Isospora), Toxoplasmosis (though cats are the definitive host-- dogs can occasionally pass it on); dogs can also pass on Scabies (sarcoptic mange, Sarcoptes scabei) and ringworm (a fungus, like athletes' foot that affects other parts of the body). This is not a complete listing of zoonotic diseases, but it outlines a few of the more common ones. Edit: However, heartworm IS NOT spread from dogs to people. Humans, for one thing, are not a good host for heartworms-- dogs are the ideal host, followed by cats. Also, heartworms are spread from one animal to another by mosquitoes-- a mosquito MUST pass it. HW's cannot be directly transmitted from one animal to another without a mosquito. Heartworm disease can be prevented with a monthly HW preventative, for both dogs and cats. Prevention is MUCH cheaper, easier and safer than treatment for HW disease. And for cats-- there IS NO TREATMENT for HW-positive cats. Often, there are no symptoms, either. In cats, the first symptom is often SUDDEN DEATH. Be sure to include HW prevention in your pet-care budget! If you honestly like the dog but can't afford to care for him and get the necessary care, your best bet is to take him to a no-kill shelter. Another option is to check with your Humane Society in your area to see if there are low-cost clinics that you can afford. If not, then the only responsible option is to take him to the N-K shelter.
5. yes there are.
6. People can get tapeworm, roundworm, hookworm from dogs. Mainly from their feces. If you cannot afford to get the dog the required shots and medication (and ALL are required; distemper, parvo, worming meds, rabies, heartworm meds and flea & tick) then why are you keeping him? You can try looking for low cost or free vaccine clincs near you, call your local vet or ASPCA. If you decide you cannot afford the dog I'd think strongly of finding it a home where it can be properly cared for.